Tag: South Dakota

  • S.D. ranchers fear wilderness act steals control

    Ranchers complain about losing control while accepting government handouts. The Buffalo Gap National Grassland of South Dakota doesn’t have buffalo any more but it certainly has a handful of ranchers with a strong sense of entitlement. They are worrying that wilderness designation will “steal” control that they seem to believe they should have over these…

  • Sage grouse disappearing in S.D.

    Only 1500 birds left in the state Habitat destruction and fragmentation has caused a severe reduction in sage grouse numbers in South Dakota. Livestock grazing and energy development, especially wind, is a serious threat to the remaining birds there. The birds are behaviorally disposed to avoid tall vertical structures because they provide perches to predators.…

  • Wolf Shot in South Dakota

    Shooting of wolf reported Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, South Dakota The wolf was shot by a coyote hunter.

  • Obama’s EPA puts hold on South Dakota coal plant

    Wow, quick action! Lisa Jackson was just confirmed the new EPA Administrator- Obama’s EPA Raises Objections to South Dakota Coal Power Plant. By Catherine Dodge. Bloomberg.com

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